Michelle Ray

Empowering Leaders and Teams to Be Ready, Responsive and Relevant in a Radically Changing World

Travels from Vancouver BC, Canada

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Speaks on:

Resilience

Adaptive Leadership

Authentic Leadership

Change Management

Change Readiness

Intrinsic Motivation

Formats:

Keynote

Workshop

Breakout

Training


Certified Speaking Professional

Audience members say

Michelle captivates audiences with her energetic presentations that transform how leaders approach change and personal growth. She connects through witty, relatable stories and interactive sessions that keep even the most restless minds engaged, tailoring each talk to resonate deeply with her specific audience. Attendees leave her sessions feeling genuinely uplifted and equipped with actionable strategies they can implement immediately, often describing the experience as "eye-opening" and "transforming." Organizations book Michelle to energize their events and empower participants to rewrite their leadership narratives with renewed confidence and clarity.
Key Audience Outcomes
  • Participants felt empowered to take action and implement new ideas immediately.

  • Attendees gained a renewed sense of confidence in their leadership abilities.

  • Individuals felt inspired to re-evaluate their priorities and make positive changes in their lives and careers.

  • Participants learned practical strategies for managing change and addressing resistance within their teams and organizations.

  • Attendees gained a deeper understanding of how to connect with others and foster a more change-confident environment.

Michelle's Bio

Born in Australia and now based in Vancouver, Michelle Ray is a respected thought leader, author, and international keynote speaker known for her insights on leadership, accountability, and workplace culture. She brings deep expertise on change, communication, and personal responsibility in today’s evolving world of work. Michelle began her career in advertising, leading teams to achieve results in a tough economy. She later took on a leadership role with a global non-profit, fostering partnerships to prepare future leaders. Experiencing a contrast of strong and poor leadership fuelled her passion to help others lead with purpose and impact.. For thirty years Michelle has worked with a wide range of clients, including top global brands, government agencies and diverse associations. She is the author of two books: Lead Yourself First! and Leading in Real Time: How to Drive Success in a Radically Changing World. In 2021, she was inducted into the Canadian Speaking Hall of Fame.


Michelle Offers the Following Talks

Authentic LeadershipPersonal Growth

1. Leadership: It Starts with You™ Ignite the Power of Personal Leadership

  • Build a personal leadership blueprint to transform your career and your life

  • Rethink your approach to realize a more fulfilled experience at work

  • Say “No!” to negativity for greater productivity, positive results, and stronger relationships

  • Tap into your innovative potential to bring out the best in yourself.

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Adaptive LeadershipChange Readiness

Real-Time Leadership: How to Be Ready, Responsive and Relevant in a Radically Changing World

  • Respond proactively to new realities with renewed confidence and conviction

  • Implement Michelle’s “Ready. Responsive. Relevant” leadership approach to remain in-sync with your workforce and customers

  • Shift your mindset from fixed to flexible to be a real-time leader

  • Ignite the power of positive change at all levels of your organization

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Change ManagementResilience

Who Moved My Future? How to Cultivate a Change-Ready Mindset

  • Transform your fear of change into hope for the future

  • Achieve buy-in to change by addressing the human side first

  • Learn to anticipate disruption and shifting business trends

  • Apply Michelle’s 3-step process to build confidence and enthusiasm in the face of uncertainty

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ResilienceLeadership Development

Staying Power: Success Strategies for Resilient Leadership

  • Develop a resilient mindset and tap into your inner strengths

  • Reframe your perspective regarding life’s ups and downs

  • Learn from setbacks and hone your “bouncebackability” skills

  • Approach adversity with clarity, confidence, and composure

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Talent AttractionIntrinsic Motivation

Meaning is the New Motivation: How to Attract and Retain Talent in the New World of Work

  • Discover why meaning is the new motivation for today's workforce

  • Recognize the myths and truths behind a high performing workplace

  • Create new pathways to harness open-mindedness and flexibility in your leaders

  • Build a dynamic environment where people can focus on purpose-driven work

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